Sonamarg Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sonamarg Village has a population of 1.05 k (1,051) with 579 (579) males and 472 (472) females.The sex ratio in Sonamarg is 816, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonamarg Village is 257 (257) which is 24.45% of Sonamarg Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonamarg Village is 798 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Sonamarg village is listed as part of the Kangan Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Ganderbal District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.05 k

Toatl Population

579

Male Population

472

Female Population

Sonamarg Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sonamarg Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.17 k (1,172), indicating a 11.49% increased from Sonamarg's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 639 , and the estimated female population is 533 .

Sonamarg Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sonamarg Village estimated population is projected to be 1.18 k (1,181), projecting a 12.28% increased from Sonamarg's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 643 , and the estimated female population is 537 .

Sonamarg Literacy Rate

Sonamarg Village has a literacy rate of 53.4% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonamarg Village is 62.39 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonamarg Village is 42.46 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonamarg

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 53.4 62.39 42.46
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 53.4 62.39 42.46

Sonamarg Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Sonamarg Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Sonamarg Village.

Sonamarg Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sonamarg Village is 9 (9) with 6 (6) males and 3 (3) females, which is 0.86% of Sonamarg Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 500 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonamarg

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 816
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 816

Sonamarg Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Sonamarg Village are 122 (122).

Sonamarg Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sonamarg Village, there are about 215 (215) workers, making up nearly 20.46% of the Sonamarg Village total population. Out of these, around 209 (209) are male workers, and about 6 (6) are female workers.

Sonamarg - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.17 k (1,172) 11.49%
2025 1.18 k (1,181) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 1.19 k (1,189) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 1.20 k (1,197) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 1.20 k (1,204) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 1.21 k (1,212) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 1.22 k (1,220) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 1.23 k (1,227) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 1.23 k (1,234) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 1.24 k (1,241) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 1.25 k (1,247) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 1.25 k (1,254) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 1.26 k (1,260) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sonamarg Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.26 k (1,260), with a male population of 680 (680) and a female population of 579 (579). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Sonamarg Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Sonamarg Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Fraw Haknar 2,918
2 Gund Sarsingh 3,688
3 Rayil 2,647
4 Kolan 2,960
5 Porajat Gagangir 2,755
6 Nilagrar 1,085
7 Forest Block 14,975

Sonamarg Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sonamarg is 1.05 k (1,051).

The estimated population of Sonamarg in 2024 is approximately 1.17 k (1,172).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sonamarg is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 9 (0.86%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonamarg is 53.4%, with male literacy at 62.39% and female literacy at 42.46%.

The sex ratio in Sonamarg is 816 females for every 1000 males.

Sonamarg population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.7% up to 2036.